Courtenay

Courtenay Meaning & Origin

About Courtenay
The name Courtenay is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "courtenay" which means "short nose". It is a surname that was originally given to someone with a short or snub nose. Over time, it has also become a given name for both males and females. The name Courtenay is associated with qualities such as intelligence, charm, and a strong sense of individuality.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Name Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Courtenay are female.

Courtenay Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -16.67% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KRTN
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
CA
πŸ”Š Soundex
C063050
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
K ER1 T AH0 N EY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkΙ™rtΙ™neΙͺ/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KRTN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C635

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Courtenay in Braille

Here's how to represent Courtenay in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Courtenay in braille

How to Spell the Name Courtenay in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Courtenay using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Courtenay in sign language

Numerology